Skiing & Snowboarding

LVSSC Trips

The LVSSC runs two or three trips a season on its own, plus our members have access to the Far West Ski Association which operates both domestic and international ski trips plus much more.

• LVSSC Mammoth trip: 24-28 February, 2019 (View Flyer)
• LVSSC Ogden Trip: 7-11 Mar, 2019 (View Flyer)

Far West Trips

Far West Ski Week, 2019: February 2-9, 2019, are the dates for the Far West Ski Week trip to Steamboat. “A Night at the Movies” is the theme for this year’s ski week. Councils are encouraged to select a movie and have participants dress as characters from the movie. We will hold an Academy Awards Ceremony at the Thursday night Banquet and hand out various awards. Contact your Council Trip Leader or Nancy Ellis to sign up: fwsatravelnancy@sbcglobal.net or (530) 414-8261. View on FWSA website.

Far West 2019 International Trip: REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN… March 9-16, 2019 will be the dates for the next international trip, which will take you to Hakuba Valley Ski Resort, in Japan. This is the home of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. A Pre-Trip is being offered to Niseko, on the island of Hokkaido (with a limited number of participants) from March 4-8. The Pre-Trip, which will depart the U.S. on March 3rd, will only be sold in conjunction with the BASIC Hakuba trip. There is also an EXTENSION trip, or Stand-Alone-trip,from March 16-23, traveling by motor coach and train to Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Tokyo. While in Tokyo, an optional day-tour will be offered to Mt. Fuji. Final details are still in the making. Contract Debbie Stewart: fwsaintltrvl@prodigy.net to add your name to the list. View on FWSA website.

Far West Mini Ski Week: The Mini Trip to Winter Park is set for March 24-29, 2019. Registration information is on the website. Winter Park is on the Ikon Pass so people can go on this trip and add a trip to Steamboat, Copper Mtn., or Aspen/Snowmass before or after the trip. Clubs and Councils can bring a group of 12 or more and earn compensation for each person they bring. A great way to raise money for your club or council. Contact Gloria Raminha, Trip Leader, to sign up for the trip or for information on the Club/Council Incentives program. Gloria: garski2011@gmail.com ; (661) 800-8229. View on FWSA website.

Far West Windjammer Sailboat Adventure Trip: JOIN US FOR SOME FUN! The 2019 Island Windjammer Sailboat Adventure Trip will be aboard the NEW sailing vessel Vela. The ship departs Tortola and will sail May 19-26, 2019. Extended stay on the island of Tortola will be available. Contact Sheri Parshall at cougskier@aol.com. View on FWSA website.

Far West 2019 Dive Trip: This will be an exciting trip to the Philippines. Stay tuned for further information on dates and exact location. View on FWSA website.